Regiment 1er RE. In 1972, under the impulsion of Colonel Marcel Letestu, a Foreign Legion Groupment (G.L.E) was created which was put at his disposition. Accordingly, Colonel Letestu has immediate authority on the 1st Foreign Regiment 1er RE and the 2nd Foreign Regiment 2e RE and conserved this prerogative of General Inspector. On the other hand, the commander of the (G.L.E) commanded also the 31st Brigade. This experimental unit, Legion dominated was among the first inter-arm brigade. The 31st Brigade () engaged in peacekeeping combat operations in Lebanon at the corps of the Multinational Force in Lebanon under the command of Foreign Legion Groupment (G.L.E) Général de brigade Jean-Claude Coullon. The 31e Brigade was subsequently replaced by the 6th Light Armoured Division 6ème D.L.B in 1984 and then became designated as the 6th Light Armoured Brigade 6ème B.L.B following the Gulf War at the corps of Division Daguet. On July 1, 1984; the (G.L.E) inherited the denomination of Foreign Legion Command (C.O.M.L.E) (). Organization In the mission, the division general commanding the Foreign Legion is assisted by a general staff headquarters which service operations are based on the personnel of the 1st Foreign Regiment 1er R.E and the Foreign Legion Recruiting Group (G.R.L.E). This general staff compromised as of the 2012 of the following Divisions and bureaux: Foreign Legion Human Resources Division (): Division ensured the management of the ensemble administration of personnel serving at Foreign Status. Foreign Legion Recruiting Group, (): responsible entity for Legion centers of information, Legion recruiting centers, as well as the Legion center of selection and incorporation. Foreign Legion Information Systems and Communication Division, (): Division developed proper applications, administered networks and consulting in material of formation (Information Systems) for the Foreign Legion. The division also supported the Foreign Legion Service Handling of Information (). Foreign Legion Statistical and Personnel Protection Division (): Division handled in material of protection and security, the ensemble of personnel serving at Foreign Status. This division participated at the selection process of candidates at engagement. Foreign Legion Communication and Information Division, (): Division in charge of institutional communication. This division ran public relations, the media, issue numbers production of Képi Blanc (), the monthly of the legion, the administration of information technologies, as well audio cells. Foreign Legion History and Patrimony Division, (): Division handled the conservation preservation and management of the foreign legion, and most notably the management of